Delaware
2024
For every dollar spent on school-aged students in Delaware, $0.17 was spent on infants and toddlers, and $0.22 was spent on preschool-aged children.
Delaware invested over $208 million in early care and education in 2024. Of these investments in birth to kindergarten-entry:
– 47% supported infants and toddlers, and 53% supported children aged three to kindergarten-entry.
– 44% came from federal sources, and 56% came from state funds.
ECE Spending by Program Type
Between 2023 and 2024, Delaware increased state-specific spending on children from birth through kindergarten-entry by more than $44 million.
In 2024, Delaware supported early care and education through dedicated programs such as the Early Care and Education Program (ECAP) and the Birth to Three Program. Continued investments will be reflected in future reports.
Per Capita Spending by Age Group
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